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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

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